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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,997.80, 67,654.98 and 37,649.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,997.80, 67,654.98 and 37,649.34 is: 51,985.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,997.80 : 67,654.98 = 37,649.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,997.80/67,654.98 = 37,649.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,997.80x = 67,654.98 × 37,649.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,997.80x = 2,547,165,344.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,165,344.71/48,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,985.30

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